tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52619992007-04-16T14:08:46.598-07:00Escondido Public Library's Latest NewsEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comBlogger362125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1106692146303485862005-01-25T14:22:00.000-08:002005-01-25T14:29:06.303-08:00Marshal South: The Ghost Mountain Chronicles Come learn about the controversial Anzo-Borrego desert hermit of the 30s and 40s who chronicled his family's primitive lifestyle for Desert Magazine. Monday, January 31, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the Main Library (239 S. Kalmia St.) in the Turrentine Room. For more information see flyer.Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1102362622411429232004-12-06T11:48:00.000-08:002004-12-06T11:50:22.410-08:00Fewer librarians in San Diego schools Despite the fact that new libraries are being built in area schools, the districts don't have money to pay for professional librarians to staff them. Read more in the Union-Tribune article: http://www.signonsandiego.comEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1102362501459238542004-12-06T11:45:00.000-08:002004-12-06T11:48:21.460-08:00Diet book by Escondido doctor The San Diego Union-Tribune has written an article about Dr. Nick Yphantides, the Escondido doctor who wrote the recent diet book, My Big Fat Greek Diet: http://www.signonsandiego.comEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1101838995437295102004-11-30T10:20:00.000-08:002004-11-30T10:23:15.436-08:0054th Annual Escondido Jaycees Christmas Parade The Escondido Junior Chamber of Commerce presents this year's Christmas Parade - "A Critter Christmas" - Saturday, December 11th beginning at 9:30 a.m. The parade travels along Broadway from Escondido High School to Grape Day Park. See the web site for more information: http://www.escondidojaycees.org/ Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1101838768857188592004-11-30T10:15:00.000-08:002004-11-30T10:19:28.856-08:00Jingle Bell Cruise & Antique-a-thon See pre-1974 American-made custom, classic and vintage vehicles and hot rods cruise Grand Avenue on December 4, 2004 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact the Downtown Business Association at 760-745-8877. Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1101838514949951042004-11-30T10:14:00.000-08:002004-11-30T10:15:14.950-08:00City Council Awards Each year at the State of the City meeting, the City Council recognizes residents who have improved the quality of life in Escondido through their volunteer service. If you know of an Escondido resident who has made a significant impact to the community, please obtain a nomination form from the City Manager’s Office or download one from www.escondido.org/government/awards. Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1101838428849462462004-11-30T10:12:00.000-08:002004-11-30T10:13:48.850-08:00Escondido Recreation winter activities brochure The City of Escondido's Recreation Department has just released the Winter Activities brochure. Escondido residents should receive a copy in the mail, but you can also browse classes and even register for some online: http://www.escondido.org/recreation/Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1101343201777102952004-11-24T16:37:00.000-08:002004-11-24T16:40:01.776-08:00Library receives "very good" rating The Escondido Public Library has received a "very good" rating on our Library Bond Act application from the Office of Library Construction. Unfortunately, this means we will not be receiving funding for a new library at this point. Read more in the Union-Tribune article: http://www.signonsandiego.comEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1101342987716330612004-11-24T16:33:00.000-08:002004-11-24T16:36:27.716-08:00City of Escondido may take $10 million slated for library The City of Escondido is looking at the $10 million put aside for a new library building now that we no longer will be getting a share of the Library Bond Act's remaining $80 million. Read more in the North County Times article: http://www.nctimes.comEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1100803149259980092004-11-18T10:34:00.000-08:002004-11-18T10:39:09.260-08:00Book Fair Day Make sure you head down to the McDonald's at 1050 W. Valley Parkway and the Barnes and Noble at 810 W. Valley Parkway this Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. McDonald's will be giving out free books with the purchase of a Happy Meal. Barnes & Noble will be hosting storytimes and book-signings with David Wells of the Padres also making an appearance. Part of all cash register Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1100802847677355992004-11-18T10:32:00.000-08:002004-11-18T10:34:07.676-08:00Back of the Declaration of Independence The recent movie National Treasure claims there is something on the back of the Declaration of Independence. But what's really there? Check out this web page by the National Archives to see for yourself: http://www.archives.govEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1100732699969225702004-11-17T15:02:00.000-08:002004-11-17T15:04:59.970-08:00Amazon.com's Best of 2004 Amazon.com has assembled lists of this year's best books in several fiction and non-fiction categories: mysteries, children's books, cookbooks, graphic novels and much more: http://www.amazon.comEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1097610171113538602004-10-12T13:41:00.000-07:002004-10-12T12:42:51.116-07:00Office Depot gives library $500 The new Office Depot store has presented the Escondido Public Library a $500 check. Read more: http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/library/officedepot.htmEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1097088533979748442004-10-06T11:45:00.000-07:002004-10-06T11:48:53.980-07:00Factchecking the debates FactCheck.org, the website referenced by Vice President Dick Cheney in last night's debate, is an excellent source for separating fact from fiction in statements from Presidential and Vice-Presidential debates. Find out for yourself what the real facts are: http://www.factcheck.orgEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1097083473534391652004-10-06T10:22:00.000-07:002004-10-06T10:24:33.533-07:00Watch Presidential Debate at City Hall The League of Women Voters has reserved the City Council Chambers for Friday evening October 8. The public is invited to come to the Chambers at 6:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) to watch the presidential debate on TV and when the debate ends, break into groups to discuss the issues, not the candidates. Reservations are required and may be made by Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1095951529482205632004-09-23T07:56:00.000-07:002004-09-23T07:58:49.483-07:00Book Burning in the 21st Century The American Library Association has put together a list of links to news articles detailing recent books burnings and destruction around the world: http://www.ala.orgEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1095878345572399782004-09-22T11:36:00.000-07:002004-09-22T11:39:05.573-07:00Booker Prize finalists announced The Booker Prize, awarded to a book written by a citizen of the British Commonwealth or Republic of Ireland, has announced its list of finalists for 2004. Past winners have included Life of Pi, The God of Small Things and The English Patient. See the 2004 list: http://www.bookerprize.co.uk/intro/home.htmlEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1094759863898994942004-09-09T13:54:00.000-07:002004-09-09T12:57:43.896-07:00Librarian's Index to the Internet: Sept. 11 LII.org has assembled a list of links to sites related to the September 11th tragedy. Find online memorials, photo galleries, newspaper articles and links to related topics such as patriotism, firefighters and national security: http://lii.org/911Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1094759148706098172004-09-09T13:42:00.000-07:002004-09-09T12:45:48.706-07:00BBC's guide to the Chechen conflict BBC Online has produced a web page that answers commonly asked questions about Chechnya. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/3293441.stmEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1094760265538145372004-09-09T13:01:00.000-07:002004-09-09T13:04:25.536-07:00Library catalog enhancements The Escondido Public Library has just added book covers, book reviews, table of contents and first chapter excerpts to thousands of items in our catalog. Check it out: http://ipac.ci.escondido.ca.usEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1094675539822672252004-09-08T13:29:00.000-07:002004-09-08T13:32:19.823-07:00Read more about our wireless access This San Diego Union-Tribune article highlights the Escondido Library's new wireless Internet access: http://www.signonsandiego.comEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1094157682580804712004-09-02T13:38:00.000-07:002004-09-02T13:41:22.580-07:00The Savvy Voter Still undecided about who to vote for in the upcoming election? PBS online has put together tools for the savvy voter - dissecting TV ads, interpreting debates, analyzing polls, evaluating a platform, and viewing news critically: http://www.pbs.org/elections/savvyvoter.htmlEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1093549516594850372004-08-26T12:43:00.000-07:002004-08-26T12:45:16.593-07:00Back to school books for kids The Long Beach (NY)library has posted a list of great back-to-school titles for children: http://www.nassaulibrary.org/longbeachEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1093282740800400142004-08-23T10:35:00.000-07:002004-08-23T10:40:15.856-07:00WiFi is here! The Escondido Public Library is proud to announce that we now provide free wireless Internet access inside the library during business hours for patrons with laptops and other WiFi-ready portable devices. Read more on our Wireless Information web page: http://library.escondido.org/about/wifi_info.htm Also read about our Wireless Access Policy: http://library.escondido.org/Escondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5261999.post-1093281461528731122004-08-23T10:15:00.000-07:002004-08-23T10:17:41.530-07:00FairPay Overtime Initiative The Department of Labor has put together this informational web site detailing the FairPay Overtime Initiative that goes into effect today. Will you lose or gain overtime benefits? Find out now: http://www.dol.govEscondido Public Librarynoreply@blogger.com